Program Overview
The Teaching English As a Foreign Language (TEFL) at Bilkent University is a MA programme in Education over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Teaching English As a Foreign Language (TEFL) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Turkey and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 13,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,464 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Ankara, Turkey
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching English As a Foreign Language (TEFL) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Academic Practices
- Second Language Acquisition
- Linguistics: the Nature of Language
- Language Testing
- EFL Methodology I
- Curriculum Development and Evaluation
- Materials Development
- Research Methods in Lingustics I
- Research Methods in Linguistics II
- Thesis Seminar
- Thesis Writing
- Written Academic Discourse
- Restricted Elective
- Learning Development and Cultural Context for Teaching
- Educational Leadership and School Development
- Contemporary Issues in Curriculum Development and Evaluation
- Curriculum in an International Context
- Statistics
- Curriculum Development and Evaluation
- Trends and Issues in Instruction and Assessment
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Current Trends and Issues in Educational Technology
- Current Trends in English Language Teaching
- Literature for Young Learners
- Sociolinguistics
- Seminar in TEFL
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission:
Applicants are required to have a B.A. or B.S. degree in Linguistics, English Language Teaching, English, or American Studies. In addition, they are expected to have two years of teaching experience. Applicants must also successfully pass an entrance examination administered as part of the applicant screening process.
The exact date and place of the examination is announced each year by the M.A. TEFL Program. (Also refer to the ``Graduate Admissions\'\' section in the introduction of this catalog for general graduate admission requirements.)Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,464 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 13,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,464 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Bilkent University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Bilkent University
Bilkent University
Çankaya, Turkey
Bilkent University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2012-05-18
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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